The evolution of internal control 1949-1988

This thesis examined changes in the definition and concept of internal control over the period in which the definition published by the American Institute of Accountants in 1949 was in effect. Evolution of internal control took place under the influence of conflicting pressures: the desire of auditors to reduce their liability, and therefore to define their responsibilities narrowly; and a trend, influenced by a number of factors, towards evaluating the broad concept of control over an organization as a whole. Examining the evolution of internal control over this period provided an indication of the nature of change in auditing, and the pressures which induce change.

Grantor dc:publisher

Lincoln University

Year dc:date

1990

Author dc:creator

• Hay, David C.

• internal control
• auditing
• accounting history
• professional accounting bodies
• auditing research
• control
• management
• accounting

Statement dc:rights

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Language dc:language

en

Identifier

Q112851882

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:researcharchive.lincoln.ac.nz:10182/2809